Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Description
The Certificate in Elementary Education K-6 provides a structured pathway for secondary teachers seeking to earn an Elementary K-6 endorsement. The program is designed for licensed secondary (7-12) educators with a 5-year standard renewable license and at least three years of teaching experience.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 15
Course Requirements
The certificate program consists of the following 15 credit hours:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDEL 6100 | STEM in Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDRD 6550 | Early Literacy Instruction I and II | 6 |
| EDRD 6140 | Reading Diagnosis and Intervention | 3 |
| EDRD 6020 | Reading & Writing across the Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Educators completing this coursework will also be required by MDE to pass the Foundations of Reading Test (190) to earn the K-6 endorsement.